Energy Usage of Crypto Mining Facilities in Nebraska

Natalia Alamdari, a reporter for Flatwater Free Press, joins the podcast to discuss her recent article, Crypto needs cheap energy. It found a whole bunch in Nebraska. The article explores recent developments in cryptomining across Nebraska, focusing on a facility in Kearney that uses as much energy annually as the entire city itself. Natalia and Gus discuss the challenges these types of facilities present to communities.TwitterNatalia Alamdari @nataliaalamdariFlatwater Free Press @flatwaterfr...

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The Nebraska Governance and Technology Center at the University of Nebraska studies the ever-changing relationship between society, technology, and the law. Our podcast, Tech Refactored, shares the research happening at the center and explores topics with experts and technologists across the country. The podcast is hosted by NGTC founder and director Gus Hurwitz. Tech Refactored is produced by James Fleege.